Windy Gowl is a working farm, situated
over 1000 ft. above sea level and the horses share grazing with a
herd of Red Aberdeen Angus cattle and a flock of sheep. The horses
are often used to round up the livestock to move them around the
farm - a job they just love doing.

I opened the Centre in May 1988 with
a herd of horses bought in Stonehaven. Several trips to Iceland
brought in new horses with new bloodlines.

Paula, my daughter was 7 years old when the first trek went out. She
now has a 10-year old daughter who just loves to ride like her
mother!

Paula now trains the young horses and
gives instruction on Icelandic horse riding.

Lauren helping at the recent TV
filming

HOW TO FIND US:

Windy
Gowl Farm is easy to find, both if you are coming from the south or
from Edinburgh. We are at Carlops on the A702 at the white
horse sign - about half an hour's drive from Central Edinburgh.

Here is a Google map to show you where we are. You can also get
directions to us from this site.

You can also reach us by bus. The no.100 McEwans bus from
central Edinburgh comes through Carlops. Ask the driver to
drop you at the white horse sign just outside Carlops (not
Penicuik!). The 101 bus also comes here. For more information on the
bus service, call 01387 256533.